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Fenton committee delays decision after insurer cites near-24% health-plan renewal
Summary
City staff and a benefits broker told Aldermen that Anthem renewal initially came in at 28% and was negotiated to about 24%; board voted to continue the item for more information and return next week.
The Fenton Board Committee on April 3 heard that the city's group medical renewal from Anthem came in sharply higher this year and voted to postpone a final decision until more information is provided.
Amy de Blasio of the Daniel and Henry company told the committee the Anthem renewal originally arrived at a 28% increase and she negotiated roughly 5% in relief, bringing the city’s proposed overall increase to about 24% for the 2025–26 plan year. De Blasio said the renewal reflects three drivers: the performance of the pooled MiWAA block, the city group’s own risk (capped by MiWAA at 15%), and the membership’s age profile. "The medical renewal…
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